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An extremely well-written method for 20-key, German-style concertina. One of the best books of its kind available. Written in the key of C.

Quiero Tocar El Piano, by Victor M. Barba is a wonderful book for piano. With basic music theory such as the staff and the treble clef, and more advanced piano studies, this book is excellent for anybody who wishes to learn how to play the piano or keyboard. The only book that has the music notes...

(Banjo). The best-selling banjo method in the world! Earl Scruggs's legendary method has helped thousands of banjo players get their start. The "Revised and Enhanced Edition" features more songs, updated lessons, and many other improvements. It includes everything you need to know to start...

(Banjo). Best-selling author Fred Sokolow teaches you how to play blues on the banjo with this instructional book and audio pack! You'll learn: how to play the blues in several banjo tunings; how to play in the styles of blues greats like Mississippi John Hurt, Lightnin' Hopins, B.B. King, Skip James,...

Learning to play the 5-string Banjo is a highly rewarding experience, but getting started can be a challenge! Here at last is a book that helps you choose the right instrument and accessories and then gets you playing - fast! Full colour pictures, clear diagrams and genuinely practical advice...

(Mandolin). Ready to take your playing to the next level? Renowned fretted instrument performer and teacher Fred Sokolow presents valuable how-to insight that mandolin players of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text, photos, music, diagrams, and accompanying audio provide a terrific, easy-to-use...

(Guitar Educational). Features over 25 original tunes and exercises to teach fingerpicking in all styles, including rock, folk-rock, blues, country and folk. The accompanying audio includes 57 demo tracks, and the book covers: how to create fingerpicking solos; accompaniment patterns for rhythmic grooves;...

(Ukulele). If you want to take your ukulele playing to the next level, you need to start using your fingers! The sample songs and patterns found in this book/audio pack will get you started both playing solos and accompaniment fingerstyle. You will learn how to use your picking-hand fingers and thumb...

The harmonica, or as it is commonly known among musicians, the "harp," is a small reed instrument. The harmonica is notable because it is extremely versatile despite its small, portable size. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Scales are easy and fun when you play them in many different ways including canon, triplet, split, contrary direction and various other ways you may not have tried before. Five finger scales are presented in an unusual format classified by how many black notes are in them. Then the ten easiest scales...

The Complete Book of Modulations for the Pianist is a valuable aid for those wishing to create continuity between pieces in different keys. Its one-measure progressions lead smoothly from one key to another. A brief introductory section presents modulations to and from the key of C major. The four...

This book provides the pianist with an amazing assortment of easy, essential exercises. Players of all experience levels can utilize this method; beginners will learn to play music through creative exercises, while advanced pianists can add new exercises to their routines. With this book, you will...

This collection of chords from Gail Smith, is one all pianists have been waiting for. It will be quite useful for the player who needs to see where the chord is on the piano as well as how it is written in musical notation with chord symbols. Fifteen of the most commonly used chords, in each of the...

When words fail, music speaks...so the saying goes. Expressing yourself through music by putting words to notes and notes to words can be easy; yes, easier than you may think. This book is a treasure chest of ideas for anyone interested in composing. Simple ways to spark the creative process are included,...